Thursday, April 30, 2020

Parent Relations Update – Dr. Deborah Allen, Director of Admissions and Parent/Alumni Relations PCA 2020-2021 Executive Committee Elections, Reminder Electronic ballots will be emailed to community members by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. At 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, an AISC tech team representative will close the voting. The results will be electronically reviewed and approved by witnesses, including AISC Administration and the current PCA Executive Committee members, and announced in the weekly newsletter on May 8th. Please visit the PCA Newsletter to see who is running. We thank you, in advance, for participating in this year's election! ATTN: PCA Volunteers - Request for YOUR Digital Pictures Did you attend a PCA event this year and take pictures? Or do you have pictures on your phone of parents volunteering at school this year? We are hoping to collect images of parents at school. Please upload your pictures (images will only be shared internally) to this link before May 6th. Thank you! Thanks, Deb

Take Care of Yourself

We hope everyone is managing to take care of themselves during this time. Even though we can't be together right now, we will get through this together. Hang in there and take care!

Warm regards, your PCA Executive Committee

Your candidates for next year's PCA Executive Committee are

Running for President: Karine Delalande has been an active member of AISC and the PCA for the past four years. She has served as a Country Coordinator, as well as a Grade Level and Elementary Classroom Coordinator. Karine has a strong sense of belonging to AISC. She describes herself as open-minded, and if voted in as President, she plans to carefully listen to the parents and other members of the PCA and be responsive to their needs. 

Running for Vice President: For the past five years Anitta Abildgaard Clausen, a parent of four current AISC students, has been an active participant in the PCA. Anita has been a Grade Level Coordinator, Elementary Classroom Coordinator, and a Country Coordinator. Drawing on her years of experience and diverse network of community relations, Anitta hopes to support and develop the AISC Community by serving as Vice President.

Running for Secretary: Hanne Noergaard joined AISC in the Fall 2018, and during the past two years she has been an active community member and an Elementary Classroom Coordinator. Hanne is highly organized and hopes to contribute by serving as a liaison for the school community in the role of Secretary. Hanne is highly interested in promoting positive cross cultural communication amongst the diverse AISC community.

Similar to last year, the PCA Elections for the 2020-2021 Executive Committee will be conducted using an electronic ballot. This year’s election ballots will be emailed to the AISC community May 6-8^th. 

If you have a question that needs answered or are looking for more information

 email pca@aischennai.org

Friday, April 24, 2020

Take Care of Yourself

We hope everyone is managing to take care of themselves during this time. Even though we can't be together right now, we will get through this together. Hang in there and take care!

Warm regards, your PCA Executive Committee

Your candidates for next year's PCA Executive Committee are

Running for President: Karine Delalande has been an active member of AISC and the PCA for the past four years. She has served as a Country Coordinator, as well as a Grade Level and Elementary Classroom Coordinator. Karine has a strong sense of belonging to AISC. She describes herself as open-minded, and if voted in as President, she plans to carefully listen to the parents and other members of the PCA and be responsive to their needs. 

Running for Vice President: For the past five years Anitta Abildgaard Clausen, a parent of four current AISC students, has been an active participant in the PCA. Anita has been a Grade Level Coordinator, Elementary Classroom Coordinator, and a Country Coordinator. Drawing on her years of experience and diverse network of community relations, Anitta hopes to support and develop the AISC Community by serving as Vice President.

Running for Secretary: Hanne Noergaard joined AISC in the Fall 2018, and during the past two years she has been an active community member and an Elementary Classroom Coordinator. Hanne is highly organized and hopes to contribute by serving as a liaison for the school community in the role of Secretary. Hanne is highly interested in promoting positive cross cultural communication amongst the diverse AISC community.

Similar to last year, the PCA Elections for the 2020-2021 Executive Committee will be conducted using an electronic ballot. This year’s election ballots will be emailed to the AISC community May 6-8^th. 

For Your Information...

What will happen to the AISConnect publication?

The Communications Department has received all the articles for the next edition and are exploring the best e-publication platform for our AISConnect. In line with our timeline, the plan is to have an e-version (and if possible a printed version) out to our community in May 2020.

What will happen with PCA celebrations and elections?

The PCA elections will proceed as planned. There will be an informational PCA Executive and Volunteer Responsibilities Zoom meeting. Virtual applications will be made available and submissions will be made electronically. PCA Candidates will be posted on the PCA Blog. 

The next and final PCA hosted event of the year is the Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. AISC is exploring a virtual appreciation meet up to thank our volunteers and stay connected with our parent community.

We are here to help. If you have a question that needs answered or are looking for more information, here is how to reach your PCA Executive Committee Members...

President, Sossity Smith, ssossitypca@aischennai.org

Vice President, Cathy Tanaka, tcathypca@aischennai.org

Treasurer, Nisha Gupta Ryan, rnishapca@aischennai.org

Secretary, Nandita George, gnanditapca@aischennai.org

Or feel free to email pca@aischennai.org

Friday, April 17, 2020

Your candidates for next year's PCA Executive Committee are

Running for President: Karine Delalande has been an active member of AISC and the PCA for the past four years. She has served as a Country Coordinator, as well as a Grade Level and Elementary Classroom Coordinator. Karine has a strong sense of belonging to AISC. She describes herself as open-minded, and if voted in as President, she plans to carefully listen to the parents and other members of the PCA and be responsive to their needs. 

Running for Vice President: For the past five years Anitta Abildgaard Clausen, a parent of four current AISC students, has been an active participant in the PCA. Anita has been a Grade Level Coordinator, Elementary Classroom Coordinator, and a Country Coordinator. Drawing on her years of experience and diverse network of community relations, Anitta hopes to support and develop the AISC Community by serving as Vice President.

Running for Secretary: Hanne Noergaard joined AISC in the Fall 2018, and during the past two years she has been an active community member and an Elementary Classroom Coordinator. Hanne is highly organized and hopes to contribute by serving as a liaison for the school community in the role of Secretary. Hanne is highly interested in promoting positive cross cultural communication amongst the diverse AISC community.

Similar to last year, the PCA Elections for the 2020-2021 Executive Committee will be conducted using an electronic ballot. This year’s election ballots will be emailed to the AISC community May 6-8^th. 

For Your Information...

What will happen to the AISConnect publication?

The Communications Department has received all the articles for the next edition and are exploring the best e-publication platform for our AISConnect. In line with our timeline, the plan is to have an e-version (and if possible a printed version) out to our community in May 2020.

What will happen with PCA celebrations and elections?

The PCA elections will proceed as planned. There will be an informational PCA Executive and Volunteer Responsibilities Zoom meeting. Virtual applications will be made available and submissions will be made electronically. PCA Candidates will be posted on the PCA Blog. 

The next and final PCA hosted event of the year is the Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. AISC is exploring a virtual appreciation meet up to thank our volunteers and stay connected with our parent community.

Take Care of Yourself

We hope everyone is managing to take care of themselves during this time. Even though we can't be together right now, we will get through this together. Hang in there and take care!
Warm regards, your PCA Executive Committee

We are here to help. If you have a question that needs answered or are looking for more information, here is how to reach your PCA Executive Committee Members...

President, Sossity Smith, ssossitypca@aischennai.org

Vice President, Cathy Tanaka, tcathypca@aischennai.org

Treasurer, Nisha Gupta Ryan, rnishapca@aischennai.org

Secretary, Nandita George, gnanditapca@aischennai.org

Or feel free to email pca@aischennai.org

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Thinking about Joining the PCA Executive Committee for the 2020-2021 School Year?

Interested candidates for the PCA Executive Committee should email Sujata Nair at nsujata@aischennai.org for the Self-nomination Form. Forms will be available starting at noon on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 and should be returned to Sujata by noon on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Any forms received after 12:00 noon will not be accepted. Positions open are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Similar to last year, the PCA Elections for the 2020-2021 Executive Committee will be conducted using an electronic ballot. This year’s election ballots will be emailed to the AISC community May 6-8^th. 

Monday, April 13^th, 3pm, there is an optional information meeting for anyone interested in PCA volunteer opportunities, as well as learning more about the PCA Executive Committee. At this meeting, AISC ‘veteran’ volunteers will share their strategies and experiences in various roles.  Current members of the PCA Executive Committee will be available to answer questions. Please join us:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/191986026?pwd=Yy9VVWJWUzNXZzJIUCtjZTd3WEUwQT09

Meeting ID: 191 986 026
Password: 8klPpB

For Your Information...

What will happen to the AISConnect publication?

The Communications Department has received all the articles for the next edition and are exploring the best e-publication platform for our AISConnect. In line with our timeline, the plan is to have an e-version (and if possible a printed version) out to our community in May 2020.

What will happen with PCA celebrations and elections?

The PCA elections will proceed as planned. There will be an informational PCA Executive and Volunteer Responsibilities Zoom meeting. Virtual applications will be made available and submissions will be made electronically. PCA Candidates will be posted on the PCA Blog. 

The next and final PCA hosted event of the year is the Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. AISC is exploring a virtual appreciation meet up to thank our volunteers and stay connected with our parent community.

Take Care of Yourself

We hope everyone is managing to take care of themselves during this time. Even though we can't be together right now, we will get through this together. Hang in there and take care!
Warm regards, your PCA Executive Committee

We are here to help. If you have a question that needs answered or are looking for more information, here is how to reach your PCA Executive Committee Members...

President, Sossity Smith, ssossitypca@aischennai.org

Vice President, Cathy Tanaka, tcathypca@aischennai.org

Treasurer, Nisha Gupta Ryan, rnishapca@aischennai.org

Secretary, Nandita George, gnanditapca@aischennai.org

Or feel free to email pca@aischennai.org

Friday, April 3, 2020

Thinking about Joining the PCA Executive Committee for the 2020-2021 School Year?

Interested candidates for the PCA Executive Committee should email Sujata Nair at nsujata@aischennai.org for the Self-nomination Form. Forms will be available starting at noon on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 and should be returned to Sujata by noon on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Any forms received after 12:00 noon will not be accepted. Positions open are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

On Monday, April 13 at 3:00 p.m. there will be an optional information meeting for those interested in running for the PCA Executive Committee or for those interested in being a grade coordinator, country coordinator, or PCA volunteer for the 2020 - 2021 school year. We will host the meeting online. Please look for more information about the meeting on the April 10th PCA Blog.

Take Care of Yourself

We hope everyone is managing to take care of themselves during this time. Even though we can't be together right now, we will get through this together. Hang in there and take care!
Warm regards, your PCA Executive Committee

We are here to help. If you have a question that needs answered or are looking for more information, here is how to reach your PCA Executive Committee Members...

President, Sossity Smith, ssossitypca@aischennai.org

Vice President, Cathy Tanaka, tcathypca@aischennai.org

Treasurer, Nisha Gupta Ryan, rnishapca@aischennai.org

Secretary, Nandita George, gnanditapca@aischennai.org

Or feel free to email pca@aischennai.org